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(Last updated Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST)
 

Polls Close In Orange County
Voters in several Orange County cities decided on new city council members and approving some charter amendments Tuesday. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:00 am CST

Will Tilikum Perform Again?
SeaWorld Orlando is once again looking at the future of Tilikum, the 12,000 pound orca that killed Dawn Brancheau, a veteran trainer, Feb. 24.

» PETA Flies Protest Around SeaWorld Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:39 am CST

PETA Flies Protest Around SeaWorld
An animal rights group completed its flight around SeaWorld. The aircraft pulled a protest banner. Both SeaWorld and PETA released statements about the protest.


» PETA
» SeaWorld blog
Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:53 am CST

FWC Pushing For Bear-Resistant Trash Cans
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials said bear-resistant trash cans are the solution for black bears coming in contact with people.  Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:21 am CST

Fire Truck Torching Suspects Arrested
Two men have been officially charged with stealing a Melbourne fire truck, and then setting it on fire. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:16 am CST

Worker Charged With Molesting Person With Disability
A man who was paid to help the disabled is in jail for molesting the very person he was supposed to help. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:16 am CST

DeBary Banking On SunRail Station
DeBary is riding on the hope a SunRail train station will be built there.  The city's mayor says it is the economic engine the city needs to stay afloat, and ultimately get back on its feet. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:26 am CST

FAMU Surprises Students With Scholarships
As part of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Up Close and Personal bus tour, the university’s president made a special trip to Orlando to announce $512,000 in scholarships. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:23 am CST

Holly Hill Library On The Chopping Block
A plan to save certain Volusia County libraries is facing the same fiscal problems which put them on the chopping block to begin with. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:56 am CST

Astronauts Practicing For Next Mission
Astronauts heading for the International Space Station briefed the public Tuesday afternoon about the next mission. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:43 am CST

Melbourne Cop Controversy Heads To City Council
A contentious meeting is expected Tuesday night when a police union sticks up for one of their own and publicly criticizes Melbourne's police chief.  Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:48 am CST

Mom Charged With Leaving Kids Home Alone Breaks Down
A Brevard County mother charged with child neglect broke down after a judge set her bond at $12,000. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:49 am CST

FCAT Testing Under Way
Today, students put what they learned to the test as they take the FCAT Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:10 am CST

Want Break On Insurance Bill? House Will Have To Pose
Most insurance companies offer discounts for hardening your home against a hurricane. But many homeowners who haven't done a thing are getting the discounts anyway. Now state leaders are cracking down one snapshot at a time. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:54 am CST

Poinciana Gets LYNX Connection
LYNX’s call-ahead curb-to-curb service will soon start servicing Poinciana residents. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:33 am CST

Basketball Coach Faces Sex Charge
A middle school basketball coach, who is charged with having sex with a student, is out of jail on $50,00 bond. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:44 am CST

Publix Recalls Some Seasoning Mixes
  Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:31 am CST

floridatoday.com - BreakingNews
(Last updated Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST)
 

Full house for Melbourne City Council meeting tonight
Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:30 pm CST

2 arrested in arson of Brevard fire truck
Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 4:45 pm CST

Markets
(Last updated Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST)
 

McDonald's Serves Up Strong February Sales Figures
03/09/10 McDonald's reported a 4.8% rise in February sales at established restaurants on strong overseas results. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:50 pm CST

NYSE Closing Bell Market Monitor: BA, S
03/09/10 The latest in news, commentary, and information on what's moving the US equities markets. Watch this broadcast LIVE at 4:00 pm EST daily @ "http://www.nyx.com/marketmonitor" Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:48 pm CST

"Markets Continue To Stabilize"
03/09/10 Floor trader David Henderson shares his thoughts behind the recent lull in activity and volume for the Big Board. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:20 pm CST

Tuesday Midday Sector Leaders: Trucks & Other Vehicles, Airlines
In midday trading Tuesday, Trucks & Other Vehicles shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 4.1%. Leading the group were shares of Force Protection (FRPT), up about 16.6% and shares of Wabash National (WNC) up about 8.4% on the day. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:18 pm CST

Crude Prices Flat On Quiet Equity Markets
03/09/10 Front month crude prices were a slight bit on the downside this session following quiet equity markets and a lack of economic data. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 2:18 pm CST

Tuesday Midday Sector Laggards: Hospitals, Diversified Utilities
In midday trading Tuesday, Hospital shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Select Medical Holdings (SEM), off about 6.3% and shares of Community Health Systems (CYH) off about 2.4% on the day. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:58 pm CST

Today's Big Movers: GAIA, ZNH, FEED
After the bell yesterday afternoon, Gaiam (GAIA) reported fourth quarter earnings of seventeen cents per share, beating Wall Street estimates by three cents. Also impressing investors was strong revenue of $87.6 million in the quarter. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:02 pm CST

Today's Big Losers: JSDA, ZIGO, MVIS
This morning, investors are exiting shares of Jones Soda (JSDA) as quickly as possible following news that Reed's (REED) would be buying the company. Jones Soda investor will receive approximately 0.17 shares of Reed plus ten cents for every share of Jones Soda owned. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:42 pm CST

Market Movers: CSCO, T, S, AET, CI, TRV, ALL
03/09/10 The latest news and information on U.S. stocks that are moving the market. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:22 pm CST

Risk Aversion Rises As Equity Markets Silent
03/09/10 Risk aversion continued to strengthen this session as US equity markets were trading flat. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 12:18 pm CST

Burger King's Same-Store Sales Slide
03/09/10 Burger King announced Tuesday that comparable-store sales in the US and Canada fell 8.2% during the two months ending in February. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:36 am CST

Merck, Sanofi Join Forces on Pet Meds
Merck (MRK) and Sanofi-Aventis (SNY) announced today they would combine, and jointly own, their animal pharmaceutical businesses. The combined business will become the largest in veterinary medicines, with 29 percent market share. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:28 am CST

NYSE Opening Bell Market Monitor: KR, MRK, HRB
03/09/10 The latest in news, commentary, and information on what's moving the US equities markets. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:18 am CST

Asian Markets Mostly Flat As Sensex Serves Up A Loss
03/09/10 The major Asian/Pacific markets were trading relatively flat this session with the Sensex being the most active after sliding on weak results for Tata Motors. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:38 am CST

HAFA Progam Provides Foreclosure Alternatives
03/09/10 The Obama Administration announced that the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program will launch on April 5. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:54 am CST

Business Update: Asia edges lower
Most Asian share markets edge lower along with weaker copper and gold prices, while hot Chinese car demand continues. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 1:48 am CST

What is the Emerging Markets Index?
What is the Emerging Markets Index? Posted Monday, March 8, 2010 11:46 pm CST

How does a market maker work?
How does a market maker work? Posted Monday, March 8, 2010 11:40 pm CST

The Day Ahead: ABC Consumer Confidence
03/09/10 The stories, data, and stocks that may have the greatest impact during the next trading session. Posted Monday, March 8, 2010 9:10 pm CST

Why does the stock market fluctuate?
Why does the stock market fluctuate? Posted Monday, March 8, 2010 5:10 pm CST

What are bull and bear markets?
What are bull and bear markets? Posted Monday, March 8, 2010 5:10 pm CST

NYSE Closing Bell Market Monitor: AIG, HPQ, BK, MCD
03/08/10 The latest in news, commentary, and information on what's moving the US equities markets. Watch this broadcast LIVE at 4:00 pm EST daily @ "http://www.nyx.com/marketmonitor" Posted Monday, March 8, 2010 3:50 pm CST

Panasonic Partners With Best Buy To Market 3D TV's
03/08/10 Panasonic announced plans Monday to partner with Best Buy to market and boost sales of its 3D TV's in the United States. Posted Monday, March 8, 2010 3:50 pm CST

Crude Prices Trade Flat
03/08/10 Front month crude prices were trading within a tight range this session following a lack of economic data. Posted Monday, March 8, 2010 2:48 pm CST

Monday Midday Sector Laggards: Wholesale, Security & Protection Services
In midday trading Monday, Wholesale shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Man Sang International Limited B V I (MHJ), off about 5.4% and shares of Sims Metal Management Limited (SMS) off about 1.8% on the day. Posted Monday, March 8, 2010 2:22 pm CST

The Weather Channel: Your Local Weather Outlook--Rockledge, FL (32955)
(Last updated Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST)

Current Weather Conditions In Rockledge, FL (32955)
Partly Cloudy, and 59 ° F. For more details? Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST

Your Local Doppler Radar
This map shows the location and intensity of precipitation in your area. The color of the precipitation corresponds to the rate at which it is falling. This map is updated every 15 minutes. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST

Pollen Trend for Rockledge, FL (32955)
Steady. View complete PollenCast? Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST

Video: Your Regional Weather Forecast
Watch what the experts at The Weather Channel® have to say about the weather trends in your area. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST

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Get advanced storm tracking maps and weather for 10 cities in one-click, all with no ads! Start your free trial now. Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST

Your Weekend Forecast For Rockledge, FL (32955)
Chance of Precipitation: Fri: 50% / Sat: 30% / Sun: 10%. For complete forecast details... Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST

Your 10-Day Forecast for Rockledge, FL (32955)
Tonight: Low 54°F.---- Wed: Partly Cloudy & High 77°F / Low 63°F.---- Thu: Scattered T-Storms & High 76°F / Low 65°F.---- Fri & Beyond.... For more details? Posted Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:04 pm CST

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